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President Kovind On Two-Day Visit To Himachal Pradesh
President Ram Nath Kovind started his two-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, and arrived at Dharamshala, on June 10. In this regard, the State Government made necessary arrangements, and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, CM Jai Ram Thakur, Assembly Speaker Vipin Singh Parmar, and others welcomed President Kovind. Furthermore, the President is scheduled to attend the sixth convocation of Central University and Atal Tunnel Rohtang in this two-… read-more
Tags: President Kovind, Himachal Pradesh, Two-Day Visit, convocation, atal tunnel
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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India's Atal Tunnel Enters World Book Of Records; 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel'
Border Roads Organization's spokesperson stated that Atal Tunnel has been officially certified as the "World's Longest Highway Tunnel" by the World Book of Records, London. The Atal Tunnel at Rohtang is 9.02 km long above 10,000 Feet which connects Manali with Lahaul. The tunnel offers 4G internet connectivity, with CCTV cameras at every 60 meters, and has been built at a cost of INR 3200 crore in the Himalayas.
Tags: India, atal tunnel, World, Highway Tunnel, Travel News
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Govt Introduces 'Green Tax' For Tourists Traveling To Rohtang Pass
In the latest development, Tourists crossing Atal Tunnel at Rohtang Pass in HP on September 10 will have to pay green tax. In order to develop infrastructure in ecologically fragile Lahaul-Spiti, the tax amount has been imposed. However, the tourists going to Kishtwar and Pangi will also have to pay the tax amount which varies from vehicle to vehicle. Besides, the regular traveler will be provided with a pass.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, atal tunnel, Lahaul, Green tax, Spiti Valley
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Himachal: Congress Warns of Protest if Sonia's Name Not Re-installed at Atal Tunnel
Himachal Pradesh Congress President Kuldeep Singh Rathore has reportedly warned CM Jairam Thakur of a state-wide protest after a plaque bearing Sonia Gandhi's name was allegedly removed from the Atal Tunnel. He called the act an "undemocratic, unconventional and illegal step" and demanded its re-installation. Reportedly, few other Congress leaders have filed a complaint to probe the issue. The leaders claimed that Sonia Gandhi had laid the… read-more
Tags: atal tunnel, Sonia Gandhi, Himachal Pradesh, protest
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
